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| 26 February 2015 |
Applying Unified Classification for Economic Activities in Arab Countries |
The Economic Statistics section at ESCWA organized a regional workshop on implementation of the international standard industrial classification for all economic activities (ISIC rev.4) for Arab countries, together with the Arab Institute for Training and Statistical Research (AITRS), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), in Amman, Jordan, from 28 September to 1 October 2014. |
| 8 December 2020 |
The 3rd Meeting of the Group of Experts on Fossil Fuels (GEFF) |
In order to help member States to formulate sustainable energy policies and strategies, and upon a recommendation by the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) Committee on Energy (CoE) at its 11th session (14-16 May 2017, Cairo) addressed to ESCWA Secretariat, to form an Expert Group on Fossil Fuels (GEFF), as a sub-committee of the CoE, working in accordance with the ESCWA rules and United Nations regulations in that regard. |
| 3 May 2016 |
Promoting Green Energy Technology Market in Rural Areas |
The Workshop aims to build the capacity of public sector representatives from the Arab countries, including energy experts, policy makers, rural developers and development planners, for the purpose of enhancing the sustainability of renewable energy penetration in rural areas by fostering sustainable renewable energy markets. |
| 5 March 2019 |
Libyan Economic and Social Dialogue Project: Presentation of basic studies |
The objective of the meeting is to allow ESCWA and German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) team members, as well as Advisory Group members and external Experts to introduce one another; for Consultants to present their work’s preliminary findings; for participants to discuss and exchange feedback and directions to prepare for the final version of the Baseline Studies.
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| 2 January 2015 |
Programme Management |
The Programme Planning Section coordinates all the Commission’s operational activities and assist the seven substantive Divisions to develop and implement a coherent, focused and impactful programme of work that serves to the benefit of the people of the Arab region. Its underlying mandate is results based and aims to address the priorities of member countries and global development agendas. |
| 11 February 2016 |
Climate Change Adaptation in the Agricultural Sector Using Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) Tools |
The objective of the meeting is to enhance capacity of Arab Governments to incorporate IWRM tools into agricultural strategies, policies and plans in order to adapt to climate change. |
| 5 December 2014 |
Workshop on E-Commerce Statistics and External Trade Indicators |
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| 15 November 2013 |
Review of Information and Communications Technology for Development in Western Asia, Issue 17 |
The spread of information and communication technology (ICT) in the region has increased the use of electronic, especially, e-government services. The involvement of citizens and the civil society in setting national priorities and informing governments of their needs is fundamental for (To be confirmed by Division) good government and governance. |
| 11 December 2014 |
Sultanate of Oman Provides Financial Support to UN-ESCWA Development Projects and Technical Cooperation Activities |
The Sultanate of Oman today provided UN-ESCWA with financial support of USD 50,000 to fund development projects and technical cooperation and support activities for member countries. The Sultanate is considered one of the most prominent supporters of UN-ESCWA in recent years since it has already provided funds that amounted to USD 300,000. |
| 22 July 2016 |
Policy Recommendations on Cybersafety and Combating Cybercrime in the Arab Region |
The study provides analysis of cybersecurity and cybercrime in the region, and proposes policy framework to promote cybersafety in the Arab region. |